ABUNDANT LIFE AFTER DEATH – Friday February 26th 2016

beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is
athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Revelation 21:6

Read: Revelation 21:1-7, 21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first
heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down
from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold,
the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall
be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and
there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there
be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all
things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega,
the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain
of the water of life freely.

7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will
be his God, and he shall be my son.

Bible in one year: Luke 23:6-24:53. Job 29:7-20

Some of the major
quests of humanity are the search for the existence of God, the nature of
religion, and the possibility of life after death. Out of deep concern for this
topic, philosophers and the great world religions constantly debate specific
views about life after death such as reincarnation, resurrection, and some

other options. Over the years, philosophical speculations on life after death
have yielded various theories on the immorality of the soul, to prove that the
soul can exist apart from the body, and thereby suggesting that the human soul
will live on after death. This view is well suited to our religious beliefs,
because it is something like this that gives people hope in the face of death.
The question that must be asked, however, is whether there is any good reason
to believe in life after death. Is it a reasonable hope or nothing more than
wishful thinking?

Though the average
Christian does not need anyone to convince him about the reality of life after
death, but generally speaking, it is necessary to consider some facts which are
not widely known. There is actually empirical, observable and scientifically
verifiable evidence about life after death. This evidence is usually provided
by a phenomenon known as a “near-death experience” (NDE), which is an
experience where a person who is considered to be clinically dead, is involved
in a disembodied state of existence, or other aspects or forms of an afterlife.
While in a state of the absence of any discernible signs of life, such as
consciousness, pulse, or breathing, some have reported such experiences as
having the sense that one is dead and looking down on one’s body. Others have
reported things like travelling down a tunnel or a dark passageway, meeting
other persons or supernatural beings, seeing beautiful scenery, re-entering
one’s body, and experiencing feelings of peace. In some cases, some have shared
their experiences about a terrifying visit to hell. It is important to note
that most of these people give a very vivid account of their personal
encounters.

On the basis of divine
revelation, we are confident in the promise of everlasting life. As Christians,
we affirm the biblical teaching that human beings do live on after physical
death. We can therefore confidently answer the question of life after death in
the affirmative. We can say beyond any reasonable doubt, YES, there is life
after death. Not as an ordinary life devoid of the divine essence, but an
abundant life in accordance with the Word of God in Revelation 20:6 that says:

“Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first
resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests
of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.”

Revelations 20:6

Life after death
offers abundant life to all that will faithfully serve the Lord till death.
First, we will partake in the first resurrection, and then the second death
will have no power over us. We will automatically become priests of God, with
the special privilege of reigning with Him for a thousand years. What a life to
look forward to, I pray we will all make it there in Jesus’ Name.

Prayer Point

Father, please grant me the grace to faithfully
serve you till the end in Jesus’ name.